Circulation of an unauthorized mail among the public

It came to the notice that there is an unauthorized mail circulating among the public regarding a needle prick at a cinema hall by a so-called Director Medical & Research Institute. We thoroughly state that MRI is not responsible for such mails and if MRI has anything to inform the public the notice will be displayed at this website.

Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.

In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infection in Brazil. The outbreak in Brazil led to reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome and pregnant women giving birth to babies with birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes.

In response, CDC has issued travel notices for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.